National Anthem Protests - Page 21

While speaking to students at TheBlackManCan Institute in Manhattan, Fox Sports 1 host and Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter weighed in on the National Anthem debate in the NFL.

Wednesday, MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” host Joe Scarborough called on President Donald Trump to have a sitdown with the Philadelphia Eagles players who oppose him to figure out the ongoing dispute over the National Anthem. Scarborough admitted he is a “conservative white guy” who wants people

The first team that got disinvited from President Trump’s White House, is now opening up about the most recent team to have their invite rescinded.

According to LeBron James, the White House will not get a visit from the NBA Finals winner this year, whether it be the Golden State Warriors or his Cleveland Cavaliers. James said Tuesday at a Game 3 press conference that

In reaction to President Donald Trump canceling the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl celebration at the White House, ESPN “High Noon” co-host Pablo Torre predicted the end is near for the tradition of athletes visiting the White House to celebrate their

Fans and media alike took their best shots at President Trump on Monday night, after the president disinvited the Philadelphia Eagles from a White House ceremony honoring them for their Super Bowl championship.

The Philadelphia Eagles released a statement after President Trump’s cancellation of the team’s White House visit on Tuesday. However, the team’s statement made no mention of President Trump.

The Atlanta Falcons will decide as a team, whether they stay in the locker room or stand on the sideline for the national anthem.

The Tennessee Titans announced that any player who chooses to remain in the locker room for the national anthem, will have the “entire organization’s support.”

Roy S. Johnson, the sports news director for the Alabama Media Group, is calling for an end to the playing of the national anthem at sporting events, “for the sanity of sports fans everywhere.”

A new poll shows that most Americans agree with the National Football League’s new rule requiring players on the field to stand during the national anthem.

Miami Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross, a one-time supporter of the NFL’s national anthem protests, admits that he changed his mind and began to oppose them after President Trump spoke out.

The lawyer representing Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid, told CBS that NFL owners were “clearly colluding” against his clients because they were “intimidated by President Trump.

A lawyer for former NFL player Colin Kaepernick says that at least one NFL owner changed his mind about signing the player after President Trump blasted the anthem protests.

Bleacher Report’s Mike Freeman reports that several NFL players are plotting out various ways to get around the league’s new anthem policy.

Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones, says that President Trump told him the anthem issue “is a very strong, winning issue” for him, and that he was not going to let it go.

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long blasted the NFL’s new anthem policy on Tuesday afternoon, calling it a “dumb move” that was not “rooted in patriotism.”

Giants linebacker Mark Herzlich said he wants to invite President Trump to a “conversation” with players about the national anthem protests.

Jim Carrey blasted the NFL and President Trump on Twitter Tuesday, accusing the league of exploitation and siding with a “draft-dodging racist.”

Baltimore Ravens tight end Ben Watson believes President Trump made the NFL’s anthem situation worse when he blasted protesting players at a political rally last September in Alabama.

Most Americans spent the Memorial Day weekend celebrating the freedom granted by the brave military men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice to secure it.

Representative Keith Ellison (D-MN) has announced that he intends to boycott the National Football League, over its new rule requiring players to stand during the national anthem.

Activist and Intercept columnist Shaun King, claims that he’s spoken to “several NFL stars” who have told him that they’re “considering sitting out the season until the de facto ban on Eric Reid and Colin Kaepernick is removed.”

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown “took a knee” in support of the Kaepernick-inspired anthem protest movement, and gave “respect” to Jets CEO Christopher Johnson in an Instagram post on Saturday night.

San Francisco 49ers Owner Jed York abstained from the NFL’s recent vote to fine teams if their players protest during the national anthem, and now he says he will close concession stands during the song as well.

The NFL announced a new anthem policy on Wednesday, requiring players to either stand for the Star-Spangled Banner or wait in the locker room until it’s over.

Rapper T.I. compared President Donald Trump to Nazi Germany in a recent Instagram post blasting the NFL for their new policy, which requires players to stand during the playing of the national anthem.

Representative Peter King (R-NY) ripped Jets Owner Charles Johnson for offering to pay the fines of any Jets players who choose to protest the national anthem.

A liberal group held a protest, Friday, outside the New York headquarters of the National Football League over the league’s new rules to end player protests during the playing of the national anthem.

NFL fans are in overwhelming support of the NFL’s new anthem policy, according to a Yahoo! Sports/YouGov poll.

In news that might have repercussions for Colin Kaepernick’s collusion claims against the NFL, it has come to light that the league hired a public opinion firm to poll fans as to whether they felt the quarterback should be punished for his anthem protests.

The NFL’s new policy requiring players to stand for the national anthem or stay in the locker room, has some players scheming ways to get around the rule, according to Sports Illustrated’s Robert Klemko.

The NFL’s decision to put an end to the player protests during the national anthem, provides vindication for criticism of the league offered by President Trump and Breitbart Sports. Not to mention the millions of fans who have left the game over the protests which have raged across the league for two full seasons.

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr accused the NFL of trying to appeal “to their fanbase” and using the anthem as “fake patriotism,” after the league enacted a rule change on Wednesday which required players on the field to stand for the anthem.

After the NFL changed their policy, requiring players to stand and “show respect” for the national anthem, the conventional wisdom held that fear of a strong reaction from President Trump was a major factor in forcing the NFL to enact the new rule.

Raise your hand if you do not work for the NFL and are allowed to express yourself in whatever way you please while you are on the job. Speak up if your employer allows you to protest and politick in front of the customers. Take one step forward if you can say whatever you want in front of your company’s clients while on the clock…